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as in statements
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
why is the electric bill so high this month?
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as in notes
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in posters
a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place
posted a bill advertising the new play
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as in expenses
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in laws
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bills
Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
While two of those three bills from Illinois lawmakers would cut off new or expanded budget gap fillers for the city, Pritzker’s latest budget proposal would also essentially reduce another.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Passing the bills is a priority for the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
—Capital News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
If passed, the city would finish the project before 2030 while continuing to pay back the loan with money from residents’ water and sewer bills.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
This year’s White House document is intended to provide a road map from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
This year's White House document is intended to provide a roadmap from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Babette Simon said her son will never fully recover from the crash, and on top of that, medical bills have topped $300,000.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
But every Monday, the Treasury has to sell bills.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Sutton Foster stars as Liza Miller, a divorced Gen X mom with a serious resume gap and tuition bills due for her daughter’s education.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
While two of those three bills from Illinois lawmakers would cut off new or expanded budget gap fillers for the city, Pritzker’s latest budget proposal would also essentially reduce another.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Passing the bills is a priority for the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
—Capital News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
If passed, the city would finish the project before 2030 while continuing to pay back the loan with money from residents’ water and sewer bills.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
This year’s White House document is intended to provide a road map from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
This year's White House document is intended to provide a roadmap from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Babette Simon said her son will never fully recover from the crash, and on top of that, medical bills have topped $300,000.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
But every Monday, the Treasury has to sell bills.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bills
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This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The television broadcasts internationalized Cortina's fame.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Haase, who played at KU (Shop KU) from 1994-97, has worked as a color commentator on college basketball broadcasts the past two seasons.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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If the launch team announces a hold, this indicates a natural pause in the countdown, which is intended to allow for tasks to be performed or for a slight delay so that liftoff will align with a specific launch time that doesn’t disrupt the schedule.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hard-throwing, 6-foot-6, 257-pound senior right-hander announces his presence with his first warmup pitch.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Warrior Week advertises an acceptance rate similar to that of an Ivy League school.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company’s website advertises its ability to mine public and private databases to perform digital searches for information, as well as its surveillance and investigations services.—
Neena Satija,
Houston Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bank of America publishes the list at the beginning of each quarter.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The book, which publishes in five days, was initially a New Yorker article, which generated huge interest.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Naturalists and marine biologists regularly survey the island’s flora and fauna, as well as coral health and water quality, while a sustainability manager assesses how to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship across the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Part of the suit test assesses the crew's ability to rapidly don and pressurize their suits, pressurize them and get strapped into their seats.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the performance, the singer kneels down to hand Fox the award and pats his head before continuing on.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Bills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bills. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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